Curiosities in Europe

Kreismuseum Wewelsburg

Büren-wewelsburg, Germany

Wewelsburg Castle was built between 1603 and1609 in Weser Renaissance style as a supplementary residence for the Prince Bishops of Paderborn. The triangular castle, which is located in the village of Wewelsburg (Büren) in the district of Paderborn,...

Euromast

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

The Euromast in Rotterdam, the highest lookout tower in the Netherlands. The new high-speed automatic elevators take you up to the platforms, which are an experience all on their own. Then take the Space Cabin to experience the sensation of a...

Stadhuis Aken

Aachen, Germany

In the early 14th century, the townspeople of Aachen took over the ruined palace of Charlemagne. On its foundation they built the gothic town hall, which was converted into a baroque building in the 17th and 18th centuries. The town hall was...

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral

Liverpool, England

* The Cathedral's choir has a reputation as one of the finest in the UK. It has a very large repertoire, from contemporary music to Gregorian Chant. * Liverpudlians affectionately call the cathedral "Paddy's Wigwam" because of its largely...

Vuurtoren van Baleines

Saint Clément Des Baleines, France

Stadhuis

Stockholm, Sweden

The City Hall of Stockholm is one of the most beautiful and well known buildings in the world and the most exclusive ballroom in Stockholm, frequently used for e.g. the yearly Nobel Banquet. Behind the brick walls, several different activities take...

Cathedrale Strasbourg

Strasbourg, France

At 142 metres, it was the world's tallest building from 1647 to 1874. It remained the tallest church in the world until 1880, when it was surpassed firstly by Cologne Cathedral and then the 161 metre Ulm Münster. Today it is the fourth-tallest...

Chateau de la Hunaudaye

Plédéliac, France

The Château de la Hunaudaye is located at Plédéliac, Côtes d'Armor, Bretagne. From 14th june to 14th september, the castel is open every day from 10:30 to 18:30 The Château de la Hunaudaye was built 800 years ago on an ancient...

Sagrada Familia

Barcelona, Spain

Antoni Gaudí began this utterly surreal temple in 1882 and it is still being constructed. It was originally intended to be a modest, neo-Gothic church, but it has become the most famous building in Barcelona. Gaudí broke away from the reigning...

Las Ramblas

Barcelona, Spain

Las Ramblas in Barcelona is a 1.2 Km walkway through the very heart of the city centre. Here you will see all sorts of stalls, restaurants, bars and street performers along with the many thousands of people that promenade up and down the Ramblas...

Vedrà Es

Ibiza, Spain

The Es Vedrá rock rises 391 meters out of the sea and all those who see it (especially at sunset) regard it as one of the most magical places on the island. If you want to get a closer view, you can catch one of the boats from San Antonio that...

Parque del Buen Retiro

Madrid, Spain

It's known as the "lungs of Madrid," and few cities can boast such a large park (118 hectares) in such a central location. There's a large boating lake and the park has three art galleries (Casa de Vacas, Palacio de Cristal and Palacio de Velázquez...

Plaza Mayor

Madrid, Spain

There are many ways to spend your time and money at this attractive central square: stroll around and admire the architecture and the murals or even buy an original watercolor from one of the many pavement artists. During the Middle Ages, merchants...

Tibidabo

Barcelona, Spain

Tibidabo is the name given to the summit of Collserola hill. This is where you'll find the city's oldest, and only remaining, amusement park. Built in 1899, it offers more than thirty different and exciting rides. The most popular is La Atalaya (the...

Casa de la Vall

Andorra La Vella, Andorra

La Casa de la Vall (The House of the Valley) is the headquarters of the Andorran Consell General (Parliament). Its historical significance makes it a very emblematic building. The House was built in 1580 and acquired by Parliament in 1702.

Ordino Church

Vall D`ordino, Andorra

This is a traditional Romanesque church completely restored in subsequent periods. The altarpiece of the main altar (17th century) has images of the Mare de Déu del Remei (17th century) and the Patron Saints: Sant Corneli and Sant Cebrià. There...

Kaona Klooster

Kanoa, Serbia

The great complex of monastery Kaona is an oasis spread on many kilometers in an area called Flat meadows ( Ravne livade), while a fish- stocked pond and a water fountain leave no one indifferent. Next to the church, there is an unusual building...

Casa Milà

Barcelona, Spain

Antoni Gaudí, the architect who built this jewel of Catalan modernism, wanted the facade to reflect his romantic and anti-classical ideas about design. It was built for the Milà family between 1906 and 1910. Neither the family nor the public were...